The Chinese authorities have set up a three kilometre exclusion zone around the site of a huge explosion at a chemical warehouse.<br /><br /> There are fears of a cloud of toxic particles emanating from the site in the north-eastern port city of Tianjin.<br /><br /> PHOTOS. Tianjin frappée de désolation après les explosions > http://t.co/wLWKPPfGRj pic.twitter.com/a5CrdVX1qy— L'Obs (@LeNouvelObs) 14 Août 2015<br /> <br /><br /> Last Wednesday’s explosion had the force of 24 tonnes of TNT and was visible from space.<br /><br /> There are continuing reports of further, smaller blasts.<br /><br /> At least 85 people are known to have died, including 21 firefighters. <br /><br /> Officials have confirmed the highly toxic chemical sodium cyanide<br />was stored in the warehouse. It can be fatal when ingested or inhaled.<br /><br /> Locals are being advised to wear long trousers and face masks but the atmosphere is calm:<br /><br /> A Tianjin, le bilan humain s’alourdit: 85 morts et plus de 700 blessés http://t.co/rt97v5JmFd pic.twitter.com/dVhvGU15e3— Le Soir (@lesoir) 15 Aoû
